Our natural ingredients, particularly our fresh duck, liver, eggs and certified organic sprouted seeds, provide your dog a clean, complete diet that is every-day-easy. Our sprouted seed mix offers a wealth of super-nutrients, including high levels of naturally occurring antioxidants and Omega-3 fatty acids. By using these seeds in a sprouted state, we boost our food’s bio-available amino acids, vitamins, minerals, enzymes, probiotics, Omega-3s and antioxidants to levels far exceeding AAFCO standards. And thanks to our sprouted seeds, Carna4 is LOW GLYCEMIC and LOW GLUTEN – ideal for sensitive dogs. We use only 100% true food and you can easily pronounce the name of every ingredient in Carna4 because all are grown only on Canadian and American farms – not overseas factories.

We have made several improvements to our original Duck formula in our continual quest to produce the best grain free dog food possible. In 2016 we:

Added more duck to raise protein from 27% to 29%.

Replaced salmon with herring as #5 ingredient.

Replaced potato with ground fava beans as #6 ingredient.

Replaced whole peas with organic sprouted peas.

Removed rosemary as last ingredient.

In particular, the addition of fava beans is an innovative alternative to potatoes or dried peas in creating our state-of-the-art grain-free diet. Once cooked (at least to the extent as our quick-bake Carna4 process), fava beans become a highly digestible, safe and nutritious source of minerals, especially magnesium, potassium, folate and zinc; vitamins including niacin (B3), thiamin (B1), A ,C, K and beta carotene. For more information about this nutritional powerhouse, click here.

Herring – An excellent source of protein, calcium, Omega-3s and vitamin D for helping to maintain strong bones with a shiny skin and coat, warding against inflammatory conditions like arthritis and combating infection. Herring is also high in DHA and EPA.

Organic Sprouted Barley Seed, Flaxseed, Lentils and Peas – Our Flora4 blend of some of the best natural sources of vitamins, minerals, probiotics and enzymes that supply optimum, bio-available nutrition for dogs of any age, size or breed.

Fava Beans – are loaded with minerals, especially magnesium, potassium, folate and zinc; vitamins including niacin (B3), thiamin (B1), A ,C, K and beta carotene. They are low calorie and have no saturated fat but plenty of fatty acids. When cooked, Fava beans are a nutrition power-house.

Carna4 All Life Stages Grain-free Duck….

Nutrient Content:

Carna4 Hand Crafted Dog Food is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for all life stages – but offers much more. In fact, our nutrient content exceeds AAFCO requirements in all cases. You can see for yourself in the following table:

THE DATA IN THIS TABLE REPRESENTS OUR MOST RECENT TEST RESULTS OF OUR FOOD. THERE MAY BE SMALL VARIANCES COMPARED TO THE INFORMATION ON THE PRINTED BAGS YOU PURCHASE AS WE CONTINUALLY MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE QUALITY OF OUR INGREDIENTS.

NEW IMPROVED FORMULAS

NUTRIENT

Carna4 Duck (min. per kg – as fed)

Carna4 Chicken (min. per kg – as fed)

AAFCO Adult (min. per kg – as fed)

AAFCO Growth (min. per kg – as fed)

AAFCO (max.per kg – as fed)

Crude Protein

29%

28%

16.6%

20.2%

Crude Fat

15%

17%

4.6%

7.4%

Crude Fiber

4% (max)

4% (max)

Moisture

10% (max)

% (max)

10%

10%

Amino Acids

Arginine

3.07%

2.92%

0.47%

0.57%

Histidine

0.89%

0.92%

0.17%

0.20%

Isoleucine

1.57%

0.89%

0.34%

0.41%

Leucine

2.85%

1.63%

0.54%

0.66%

Lysine

1.58%

1.43%

0.58%

0.71%

Methionine – cysteine

1.36%

0.79%

0.40%

0.49%

Phenylalanine – tyrosine

2.95%

1.66%

0.67%

0.82%

Threonine

1.67%

0.88%

0.44%

0.53%

Tryptophan

0.42%

0.40%

0.15%

0.18%

Valine

1.23%

1.12%

0.36%

0.44%

Taurine

0.24%

0.13%

NUTRIENT

Carna4 Duck (min. per kg – as fed)

Carna4 Chicken (min. per kg – as fed)

AAFCO Adult (min. per kg – as fed)

AAFCO Growth (min. per kg – as fed)

AAFCO (max.per kg – as fed)

Fatty Acids

Arachidonic Acid

0.16%

0.15%

Linoleic Acid

2.3%

2.8%

0.9%

0.9%

Omega-3s

1.7%

1.6%

Omega-6s

2.6%

3.2%

DHA & EPA

1.3%

1.2%

Minerals & Essential Nutrients

Calcium

1.1%

1.1%

0.6%

0.9%

2.3%

Chloride

0.79%

0.80%

0.08%

0.41%

Copper

17 mg

14 mg

6.7 mg

6.7 mg

230 mg

Iodine

2.9 mg

2.2 mg

1.4 mg

1.4 mg

46 mg

Iron

180 mg

120 mg

74 mg

74 mg

2,760 mg

Magnesium

0.15%

0.13%

0.04%

0.04%

0.28%

Manganese

26 mg

26 mg

4.6 mg

4.6 mg

Phosphorous

0.75%

0.80%

0.5%

0.7%

1.5%

Ca:P Ratio

1.5:1

1.4:1

1:1

1:1

2:1

Potassium

0.85%

0.6%

0.55%

0.55%

Selenium

1.2 mg

0.45 mg

0.10 mg

0.10 mg

1.8 mg

Sodium

0.33%

0.33%

0.06%

0.28%

Zinc

270 mg

190 mg

110 mg

110 mg

920 mg

NUTRIENT

Carna4 Duck (min. per kg – as fed)

Carna4 Chicken (min. per kg – as fed)

AAFCO Adult (min. per kg – as fed)

AAFCO Growth (min. per kg – as fed)

AAFCO (max. per kg – as fed)

Vitamins

Vitamin A

24,000 IU

21,000 IU

4,600 IU

4,600 IU

230,000 IU

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine)

5.1 mg

5.1 mg

0.9 mg

0.9 mg

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)

4.2 mg

4.2 mg

2.0 mg

2.0 mg

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

43 mg

40 mg

10.5 mg

10.5 mg

Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)

26 mg

26 mg

9.2 mg

9.2 mg

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

10 mg

7.6 mg

0.9 mg

0.9 mg

Vitamin B12

0.22 mg

0.22 mg

0.02 mg

0.02 mg

Vitamin K

0.74 mg

0.70 mg

Folic Acid

1.1 mg

1.1 mg

0.17 mg

0.17 mg

Beta Carotene

1.8 mg

1.8 mg

Choline

3,000 mg

1,400 mg

1,100 mg

1,100 mg

Vitamin C

520 mg

515 mg

Vitamin D

1,900 IU

1,100 IU

460 IU

460 IU

4,600 IU

Vitamin E

340 IU

340 IU

46 IU

46 IU

920 IU

NUTRIENT

Carna4 Duck (min. per kg – as fed)

Carna4 Chicken (min. per kg – as fed)

AAFCO Adult (min. per kg – as fed)

AAFCO Growth (min. per kg – as fed)

AAFCO (max. per kg – as fed)

Total Probiotics (Microorganisms)

18 billion cfu

18 billion cfu

Bacillus coagulans

89 million cfu

89 million cfu

Bacillus subtilis

45 million cfu

45 million cfu

Bifidobacterium bifidum

730 million cfu

730 million cfu

Bifidobacterium infantis

98 million cfu

98 million cfu

Enterococcus faecium

61 million cfu

61 million cfu

Lactobacillus acidophilus

1.09 billion cfu

1.09 billion cfu

Lactobacillus casei

370 million cfu

370 million cfu

Lactobacillus lactis

1.65 billion cfu

1.65 billion cfu

Lactobacillus plantarum

116 million cfu

116 million cfu

Saccharomyces boulardii

58 million cfu

58 million cfu

Saccharomyces cerevisiae

226 million cfu

226 million cfu

Prebiotics

1.9%

1.9 %

Fructooligosaccharide (FOS)

10,250 mg

10,180 mg

Mannooligosaccharides (MOS)

9,020 mg

8,970 mg

Inulin

160 mg

160 mg

Digestive Enzymes

Lipase

449,000 LU

450,200 LU

Amylase

37,400 DU

30,100 DU

Cellulase

474,000 CU

467,800 CU

Protease

17,300 PU

12,450 PU

Please note that Carna4’s “Guaranteed Minimum per kg as fed” is our food’s guaranteed nutrient content in its regular state in the bag, including moisture.

Recommended Daily Feeding Guide

Ideal daily feeding portions will vary for different dogs, depending on age, size, breed, environment and activity levels. Because Carna4 is so concentrated in high quality nutrients that are easily absorbed by your dog, you will need to feed 15% to 25% fewer cups per day than most other dry foods. The amounts shown below are guidelines only and you should carefully monitor your dog’s weight, until an ideal balance is found:

Feeding Instructions:

Transitioning to Carna4:It will take several days for your dog to adjust to the richer nutrients in Carna4. Start by mixing one part Carna4 to four parts of your dog’s old food. Gradually increase the proportion of Carna4 over 7-10 days until you are feeding all Carna4. Remember that you will feed slightly fewer cups of Carna4 than other dry foods.

Your dog may have larger stools in the early part of his or her transition period as the better quality fiber in Carna4 helps to clean out the colon. This is a normal and healthy effect and you will see the stools return to a normal size later in the transition.

Feeding Your Puppy: Feed small quantities in 3 or 4 feedings at the same times each day, reducing to twice per day after 6 months. Divide the total cups per day from the chart above by the number of feedings to determine how much to set out each time. After 20 minutes, remove any food remaining in the puppy’s bowl.

Pregnant or Nursing Dogs: Add up to 50% more food per day for pregnant dogs after the first 6 weeks. When nursing, the mother should be allowed to free feed throughout the day. She may eat 2 or 3 times as much as a normal adult during this time.

Remember to:

Provide your dog with plenty of fresh, clean drinking water at all times.

Bring your dog to the veterinarian regularly.

Give your dog play and exercise every day.

Satisfaction Guarantee:

We are sure your puppy or dog will love the fresh taste of Carna4 and you’ll love the peace of mind that comes with feeding your pet the safest, most nourishing complete pet food available. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason, please return the remainder of your package to your pet specialty retailer for a full refund or call Carna4 at 1-855-4Carna4.